ELIZA A BLAKER SCHOOL 55

Eliza A Blaker School 55 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Eliza A Blaker School 55 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Eliza A. Blaker School 55, located in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a Pre-K through 6th-grade institution within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is named in honor of Eliza A. Blaker, a pioneering educator and community leader who founded the Teachers College of Indianapolis. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its emphasis on fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, the school focuses on building a solid foundation in core subjects while integrating social-emotional learning to help students develop both character and critical thinking skills. As part of the broader IPS system, the school works to provide a balanced curriculum that meets state standards, often supported by community partnerships and extracurricular opportunities that aim to enrich the student experience beyond the traditional classroom setting.

For more information, contact Eliza A Blaker School 55 at (317) 226-4255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.